Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Lexington, Kentucky
The obituaries in the Lexington, Kentucky area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Lexington, Kentucky's history and identity.
Clarence Everett Jones
Feb 10, 2019
Clarence Everett Jones, Sr., 90, died Sunday, February 10, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital Hospice Care in Lexington, KY. Clarence Jones was born in Harrison County, KY to the late John Everett Jones and the late Mary Lee Jones (Stone).
He was retired from Visumatic Industrial Products in Lexington, KY and in his younger years traveled the...
Roscoe Claude Bottoms, Jr.
Feb 9, 2019
Roscoe Claude Bottoms Jr. departed this life on February 9, 2019. He was the husband of Marsha Ann Bottoms with whom he shared 45 years of marriage and partnership.
Roscoe was born April 12, 1952 in Versailles KY to the late Roscoe Claude Bottoms Sr. and Margaret Emma Bottoms.
He graduated from Woodford Co. High...
John Marvin Combs
Feb 7, 2019
John Marvin Combs, 80, widower of the late Dallas Jane Combs, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 in Bowling Green, KY.
He was born in Clark County, KY May 6, 1938 to the late Henry Marvin and Viola Hall Combs and was a beef cattle farmer in Logan County, KY.
John is survived by his...
Sarah Lee Ewing
Feb 6, 2019
Sarah Lee Ewing, of Lexington, passed away peacefully at her residence on Feb. 6, 2019. Born in Moorefield, KY, she was the daughter of the late Agnes K. Booker.
Ms. Ewing was a graduate of the old Paul Laurence Dunbar High School and a member of Consolidated Baptist Church. She retired from St. Joseph Hospital after 42...
Violet Willoughby
Feb 5, 2019
Private Graveside services for Viloet Willoughby will be held Monday, April 1, 2019 at 11am in our Garden of Serenity
Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Lexington KY is in charge of arrangements
Kenneth J. Fox
Feb 2, 2019
Kenneth J. Fox, 56, died Sat. February 2, 2019 Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Wed., Feb. 6 at Evergreen Memory Gardens in the Garden of Serenity.
Kerr Bros.-Main St. Lexington KY is in charge of arrangements.
Donald H. Waugh
Jan 28, 2019
Private Inurnment services for Donald H. Waugh will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2019 in our Garden of Christus
Milward Funeral Home, Lexington KY is in charge of arrangements
Wanda Charlotte Duval
Jan 27, 2019
In loving memory of Wanda Charlotte Duval, age 71 Went on her other journey to join her husband Gene Duval, son Kurt Dion Whisman and brother Teddy Patterson, on January 27th. She is survived by her son, Harvey Whisman; daughter, Lisa Martin; and one grandson Andrew Blake Whisman. Several siblings; sisters: Phyllis (Jon) Rice , Rhoda (Stan) Richardson ,...
Iesha Edwards
Jan 26, 2019
Graveside services for Iesha Edwards will be held Friday, February 1, 2019 in our Garden of Serenity at 1:30pm
O.L. Hughes & Sons Mortuary Lexington KY is in charge of arrangements
Stephen B King
Jan 22, 2019
Stephen B. King, 99, widow of Eloise Rankin King, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Born in Cynthiana, KY, he was the son of the late Ewing and Gertrude Whalen King. Retired from maintenance work, he enjoyed working on cars and woodworking. He is survived by his children, Monnie Barnes, Lexington and Larry King, Rising Sun, IN; 8 grandchildren,...
Loraine (Porter) Mcelfresh
Jan 12, 2019
LORAINE MCELFRESH, 80, died Saturday, January 12th, at her residence. Born in Cincinnati on February 20, 1938 to the late Guy and Mary Porter. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Sidney McElfresh; two brothers, Bobby Porter, Tommy Porter, and a sister Jenny Duggan.
She is survived by three daughters, Brenda (Jessie) Lee...
Denise Ann Holman
Jan 9, 2019
Denise Ann Holman, 54, born December 3, 1964 was the mother of Jazzlyn Gossett and daughter of James and Charlotte Holman. Visitation 10 am Thursday services at noon at Consolidated Baptist Church,
Burial will follow at Evergreen Memory Gardens in the Garden of Devotion
Diane Burbridge
Jan 8, 2019
Diane Burbridge, 69 Visitation Thursday from 11-1 followed by the funeral at First Baptist Church Bracktown. Arrangements Fender Funeral Directors
Burial will follow at Evergreen Memory Gardens in the Garden of Devotion
Lynette Clark
Jan 5, 2019
Lynnette Clark, 52, died Saturday January 5, 2019 at the Bourbon Community Hospital, Paris, KY.
A native of Paris, KY, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Elwood Steel Clark. She was a employee of Bullard of Cynthiana, KY for 29 years, member of the First Baptist Church, Georgetown, KY where she was active...
Charlotte Ann (Stewart) Buckingham
Dec 26, 2018
Charlotte Ann Stewart Buckingham, 77, passed way on December 26, 2018 at her residence.
She was born on March 4, 1941 in Pineville, KY to the late Joe and Viola Tinsley Stewart.
Survivors include her children, Danny Buckingham (Kim), Debra Clem (Randal), Kathy Buckingham, and Timothy Kilmer; her brother, Arliss Stewart (Gaye); and sister-in-law Judy...
Daniel Morton Iii
Dec 24, 2018
Graveside services for Daniel Morton III will be held Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 2pm in our Garden of The Last Supper. Fender Funeral Director, Lexington KY is in charge of arrangements
Donald R "D.R." Thompson
Dec 23, 2018
On December 23, 2018, God took home one of his finest shepherds, Donald R. "D. R." Thompson, 87 years old.
He was a veteran of the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He attended the Northview Baptist Church, Lexington, KY, was a member of the FFA, YFA, Kentucky Sheep and Wool Producers, Kentucky State Fair...
Elsa Viola (Williams) Davis
Dec 19, 2018
Elsa Viola Williams Davis, 82, died Wednesday December 19, 2018 at her home.
A native of Carlisle, KY, she was the daughter of the late Bernie Bee Williams and the late Mary Simpson Johnson Rice. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church, Georgetown, KY.
She is survived by six children,...
Jonathan Wayne Russell
Dec 19, 2018
Jonathan (affectionately called "John" by friends and family) Wayne Russell was born non March 24, 1956 and departed this life for higher ground on Tuesday December 19, 2018 after a long illness. He was the first-born child of the late Luther Thomas Russell and the late Shirley Shanks Russell. John also held the special honor of being the oldest...
Gwedolyn (Sternberg) Curtis
Dec 16, 2018
Gwendolyn Sternberg Curtis, 68 wife of Michael Curtis passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon Dec. 18, 2018.
She was born to the late Charles and Beulah Sternberg on Dec 5, 1950.
She is survived by a son Kyle P.(Meagan)Curtis, two grand daughters; McKenna and Kamryn Curtis and a sister Jacqueline (George) Talbot of New York....
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